*Melt Shop Helper

Commercial Metals
401(k)
United States, Alabama, Birmingham
Jun 26, 2026
it's what's inside that counts _______________________________ There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering: Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit Competitive Compensation and Bonuses Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Advancement Opportunities This role can be in on our Melt Shop or Caster area. Why This Job CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential. What You'll Do Assist maintenance personnel when requested/needed Participate in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture Effectively communicate with others about possible production issues, concerns, and needs Perform minor/routine maintenance or repairs as needed without the assistance of maintenance personnel Responsible for continuous improvement such as suggesting improvements in work methods and procedures Responsible for daily housekeeping duties including but not limited to immediate work area Troubleshoot work related problems using job knowledge, experience, and by communicating with others Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures Connect Hydraulic hoses and operate the slide gate system to begin casting Keep tundishilip clean to allow molten slag to run off Maintain tundish level as required Operate lancing torch to initiate metal flow from ladle or maintain slag-free point of entry into tundish Take steel temperature in the tundish Assist Caster Operators during caster startups, size changes, tundish change outs, and casting Sets up and performs operations necessary to cast molten steel with demonstrated proficiency, in operating the strand panel in both manual and automatic operating modes to regulate casting speed drive and spray water flow Move materials and supplies as required using forklifts Staging caster, LMS and EAF supplies (Electrodes, Alloys for LMS, Stir Rods and thermocouples) Assist with cleaning and filling the tap hole after each heat Continuously monitor ladle casting to make sure steel is pouring properly What You'll Need Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, with excellent strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills Ability to work with exposure to extremes in temperature, chemical, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces Basic computer skills Dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs Must be able to learn quickly and multitask Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs Some overtime will be required Work on a rotating shift which may include weekends and holidays Your Education High School Diploma or GED preferred We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started. If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to joinCMC. Apply today and start moving your career - and our world - forward. Let's build a better world! CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law. FromFortuneMagazine. 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.